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Cardiff’s NoFit State Circus host Network of International Circus Exchange (31st Oct, 1st & 2nd Nov) This weekend, Cardiff will be host to the cream of Europe’s circus crop as NoFit State holds the Network of International Circus Exchange (NICE) in its hometown. NICE seminars have been held all over Europe for the last decade. The aim of the seminar is to facilitate, educate and inform a wider understanding of the role that circus can play in the development of…

Salon-based students came up with some really hair-raising ideas when they put their thinking caps on to kick off Halloween celebrations at Wales’ largest training provider in style.  Learners based at ACT Training’s Cardiff salon came up with some pretty shocking results when tutors asked them to make their cosmetic nightmares a reality to mark the occasion.  Hair and beauty apprentices based at Hadfield Road went wild when they were set the task of combining their creative expertise to create…

Bull Digital Marketing (Bull) has been formed by Katie Bullon – former Marketing Manager of The BBI Group (Cardiff). Katie gained valuable, international marketing experience over multiple years working for the global super-company, who this year was listed in the top 20 of the fastest growing manufacturers in Wales. Further to studying a Business Management degree at Cardiff Business School, Katie underwent postgraduate retail management training with LIDL UK and has since achieved a Diploma from The Chartered Institute of…

Hi, my name is Leah Waddington, I’m 17 and I live in Kenfig Hill, Near Bridgend. I have always been an ambitious girl, however during comprehensive, I felt like I couldn’t express the real me because of friends constantly putting me down and because of a deformity on both my feet (hallux valgus) I was prone to bullying, resulting in low self esteem and gradually , social anxiety which I still suffer from now. However, when it comes to acting, dancing,…

With mussel season in full swing, now’s the time to get cracking on this recipe for moules frites with a creamy sauce enriched with Västerbottensost®. The aioli and homemade cheesy chips complete this heavenly supper, perfect for mopping up any leftover broth. A surprisingly simple recipe which combines the best of both French and Swedish cuisine, this is a dish that doesn’t skimp on flavour. Known as the ‘king of cheeses’ in Sweden, Västerbottensost has been made using the same…

The Phonebox Millionaire Becomes Patron of Homeless Charity Emmaus Doctor Stephen Fear who is often referred to as “The Phonebox Millionaire” due to the way he created his first business aged 14 from a Phonebox on a Bristol Council Estate has become a patron of the charity Emmaus. Emmaus which was started in France in 1947 by Father Abbé Pierre in a bid to alleviate homelessness on the streets of Paris, created by the Second World War, has 24 homes…

Welsh Hearts are very excited that Jodi Bird 16 and a Pupil at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg who was a finalist in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent will be singing at our charity Concert “Christmas with the Stars” at The City Hall Cardiff on Sunday 14th December with fellow contestant and runner up Opera Singer Lucy Kay at a Charity Concert close to everyone’s hearts! Taking part in the Concert will be a host of artists from The West End!…

There are just days to go in The Royal Mint’s search for a ‘distinctly British’ design for the reverse, or ‘tails’, side of the new £1 coin which is due to enter circulation from 2017. Members of the general public have until Thursday 30 October to submit their creative ideas for the nationwide competition which was launched by The Rt. Hon George Osborne, The Chancellor of the Exchequer in September. The lucky competition winner will earn a once in a…

Welsh break away from UK chart music by displaying a taste for German band Scooter to help speed their rush-hour journey home New research by Vodafone and Spotify has revealed Cardiff workers display some eclectic tastes while rushing to and from the daily grind. While Chart favourites such as Ed Sheeran and Five Seconds of Summer feature heavily on rush hour playlists, it is German band Scooter that helps them rave their way out of the office. The band, who…

Simon Geoffrey Kealy (“Mr Kealy”), sole director of The Cardiff Restaurant Company Limited (“CRC”), has been disqualified for 6 years by the High Court on 29 August for trading to the detriment of creditors, in particular HM Revenue & Customs. Mr Kealy’s disqualification follows an investigation by the Insolvency Service and prevents him from becoming directly or indirectly involved in the promotion, formation or management of a company for 6 years from 19 September 2014. Commenting on the disqualification, Sue…